# Overview of Automatic Prepend

The Automatic Prepend feature helps you automatically add a "1" in front of the area code when you place long distance calls. Please note this feature is available only on a CDMA device that is used in North America.

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Turn Automatic Prepend on or off

# Turn Automatic Prepend on or off

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone > CDMA Services tab.
2. Select Automatic Prepend on the list of available services, and then tap Get Settings.
3. There are two options under Automatic Prepend:
   - Tap Enable to turn Automatic Prepend on. When you place a long distance call, the "1" will be automatically added in front of the area code that you entered.
   - Tap Disable to turn Automatic Prepend off. When you place a long distance call, the "1" will not be added in front of the area code that you entered.

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Overview of Automatic Prepend